Cooperation with China reached “outstanding” stage – Ethiopia

September 24, 2007 (ADDIS ABABA) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Monday the bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and China has reached an “outstanding” stage.

During his talks with Li Ruogu, chairman of China Exim Bank, Meles said Ethiopia is keen to step up its current relationship with China.

China has been providing support to Ethiopia in various sectors, Meles said, adding that the cooperation in the areas of development projects should further be strengthened.

He also underlined China has been cooperating with African countries, particularly Ethiopia, in various sectors.

Li told journalists after the talks that the cooperation between Ethiopia and China has been gaining momentum from time to time.

The Chinese banker said his country is keen to beef up the development cooperation underway between the two countries.

Li arrived here on Sunday for a working visit.

(Xinhua)